In the spring 2010 (after Easter) I'm going to my ancestors' birthland. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good way to plan this?
I don't see a name on this posting, who are you and what family lines are you researching in Jerez?
I went to Jerez in 2003, I found it almost impossible to get records, they were understaffed and had no copy machine at the church or the civil office. I actually found the records on familysearch and not in Jerez. I did get to see and visit the places the records taught me abt and enjoyed every minute of the trip. I took a small notebook because I found lots of family names but could not connect them because I did not have my laptop with me. I did take photo's I had collected and was able to give them to people from those families. I took notes every day because it's impossible to remember everything. We found the bus systems to be wonderful. We flew into Guadalajara and traveled by bus to the different towns in Jalisco where my Mothers family were from, Zapotlan el Grande/Ciudad Gusman then on to Tamazula and then to Zacatecas City and then on to Jerez with visits to some
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Linda,
I think you make a good point. It is important to remember that a lot of
these places do not have the modern conveniences that we take for granted -
like copy machines - in addition the condition of many of these older church
books was bad in the 50's and 60's when the Mormons filmed them - I can only
imagine that they are even worse now.
Recently my mother returned to Mexico after a thirty year absence and she
had to get her ID - when she went to get a copy of her civil registration
they found that the book was in such bad shape they could not get any
information out of it, and she was born in 1935 - which is relatively
recently when compared to some of the records most of us are interested in.
I'm not saying that it is a waste of time to go ... Just to have realistic
expectations. As a matter of fact, I have the opportunity to go to Mexico
with my mother in January so I'll be visiting some of the places you
mentioned ... Guadalajara, Tamazula, Zapotlan el Grande, and on
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One other thing I forgot to mention, if you are depending on other people for transportation to see places of interest to you be prepared for them not wanting to go there. I found that a problem when I wanted to visit museums and cemeteries, they did not want to go and couldn't understand my interest in them! I found while we were in El Durazno, Jerez the phone service is terrible so few people in a rancho of at least 200 homes only a handful had telephones that sometimes worked. Also no one is in a hurry so scale down what you may want to accomplish in a day, we had too or be upset way too often.
We were there during Easter and it was a mistake since so many things are closed or not available for 3 days. The religious services were beautiful but most things including restaurants were closed. We were in Guadalajara during Easter and stayed at the la Mendoza hotel right next door to an older church that was closed for Easter since the larger cathedral was open!
When we were in
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Hi Joseph, I took my first trip to los pueblos de Zacatecas and Jalisco this summer...all I can say is: be prepared to fall in love.
I did a whirlwind two-weeks by flying into Zacatecas City, drove down to Guadalajara-- stopping by at Villanueva ( after tour of the ruins at la Quemada), Tabasco, Jalpa, Apozol, Juchipila, Moyahua, etc. and detoured through into the sierras Nochistlan/Morrones, which were beautiful. I made way and stopped into the other pueblos on both the east and west sides of the main road #54, visiting Mezquital del Oro, Teul, Tepechitlan, Tlaltenango, back down through to Tepatitlan, Jalostotitlan, Nochistlan, Teocaltiche and Yahulica.
I know that I took a huge risk by going alone, but I am glad that I did it. I rented a car in Zacatecas airport and drove four hours to meet up with some relatives, but drove back the four hours again to catch my flight back home. You will be just fine; I found the roads and pueblos to be safe and for the most part--everyone
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Hello - I did the same thing 5 years ago and I took my mom with me. What a wonderful trip it was. We went to Ayo El Chico and Atotonilco El Alto. Prior to that my mom had never been to Mexico as she was born in Anaheim California.
1. Take a video camera and videotape the towns and churches you are researching.
2. Take a camera also so you can take plenty of photos.
3. If you are driving yourself and if you can, use GPS. You could also use a Guia Roji
4. Take copies of your records with you for reference.
Other people might have ideas that I haven't mentioned.
Good Luck and have a great trip!
Yolanda
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Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Huejucar & Colotlon,Jal. and Jerez, Zac.
In the spring 2010 (after Easter) I'm going to my ancestors' birthland. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a good way to plan this?
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Lots of great ideas and suggestions, Primos! Thanks!
Jose Carlos de Leon
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How silly of me not to recognize your e-mail.. Us older folks don't always remember so just a reminder to all to please sign your messages so we know who we are talking too. Wonder if any of the Banuelos family is still in Huejucar that connects you to my Aunt Virg? Take lots of photos for reference work..
hugs, Linda in B.C.
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Subject: [Nuestros Ranchos] Huejucar & Colotlon,Jal. and Jerez, Zac.
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Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 8:35 AM
Lots of great ideas and suggestions, Primos! Thanks!
Jose Carlos de Leon
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